Under Eye Dark Circles

The Skin around the eyes is very thin. When you are very stressed or overworked, then there are chances you may develop dark circles under the eyes. Dark circles under your eyes mean the area of skin below your eyes looks darkened.

Causes

Dark circles under your eyes can happen for many reasons.

  • Thinning of under-eye skin
  • Poor sleep habits
  • Aging
  • Excess production of melanin
  • Deficiency of iron, causing Anaemia
  • High exposure to Sunlight
  • Excessive eye rubbing
  • Smoking habits
  • Thinning of fat tissues around the eyes
  • Thyroid conditions
  • Certain Medications
  • Stress
  • Fatigue

 Diagnosis

Correct diagnosis of dark circles under the eyes can be difficult. It involves:

  • Personal, medical and family history
  • Physical examination
  • Wood lamp evaluation, which allows the clinician to assess the depth of pigmentation.

Treatment

Medical treatments to reduce pigmentation can include:

  • Protection from sun exposure using sunglasses
  • Topical agents; however dermal pigmentation responds poorly, and eyelids are sensitive so the stronger products may irritate (see melasma)
  • Chemical peels to reduce fine lines and surface pigmentation
  • Laser or intense pulsed light (IPL) treatments.
  • Loss of tissue (hollowing) and tear trough can be managed by aesthetic medical and surgical procedures
  • Fillers (dermal implants) eg hyaluronic acid injections or fat grafts
  • Surgery to remove excess fat, muscle and skin (surgical blepharoplasty or laser eye-lifting procedure).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time taken for this treatment?

It takes about 2-4 weeks to see a considerable impact of the treatment.

Are there any side effects of the treatment?

There are absolutely no side effects. The treatment is safe and natural.